Article by Ella Griffin | Updated: September 8, 2025 10:18 a.m.

Domestic violence, community mental health and restoring the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are just a few of the issues that Poolesville resident Will Milam, a retired chief assistant sheriff for Prince George’s County, hopes to address if he defeats current sheriff Maxwell Uy in the 2026 gubernatorial election.

Milam plans to announce his candidacy for Montgomery County Sheriff on Saturday at an afternoon event in Gaithersburg, according to a press release. The campaign kickoff is open to the public and will be held at 3 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park at 506 S. Frederick Ave.

Milam (pronounced MY-lam), a 22-year law enforcement veteran, told Bethesda Today on Tuesday that he decided to run for sheriff because he is “troubled by the state” of the county’s Sheriff’s Office. Milam said the office is experiencing an “extreme staffing crisis.”

“Nearly 30 deputy sheriffs have left the agency due to transfers to other departments where they feel like their skills and expertise will be more valued, or they’re opting for retirements, and in some cases, early retirements, where they’re leaving money on the table to leave,” Milam said Tuesday.

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